Zelenskyy Renews Demand for EU Membership

Zelenskyy Renews Demand for EU Membership

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is urging the European Union to quicken the process for Ukraine to enter the bloc. He told an EU summit this week that Ukraine “believes that every democratic nation in Europe deserves to be a full member of the EU. And we are working as actively as possible to achieve this.” “The future of Europe – free, united, of course, in peace – is being decided in our defense. That shows how unique our situation is.…

Zelenskyy Calls for Fast-Track EU Membership for Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for a fast-tracked European Union (EU) membership process for his country, saying it was the best security guarantee for the bloc’s future. Zelenskyy told an EU summit on June 18 that Ukraine was “working as actively as possible” toward membership and that Kyiv was ready to make the necessary reforms. “The future of Europe—free, united, of course, in peace—is being decided in our defense,” Zelen…

Zelensky: Ukraine Deserves Fast EU Membership ‘More than Any Other Country'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed Ukraine deserves a fast-track into the E.U. "more than any other European country."

Zelenskiy: best guarantee of Europe’s future is fast-track EU membership for Ukraine

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy told an EU summit on Thursday the future of Europe was being shaped by the defence of Ukraine and the best security guarantee for the bloc’s future was to grant Kyiv fast-track membership. Zelenskiy said he told member states that Ukraine wanted the war against Russia to be over by the end of the year and he urged them to help Kyiv prepare for another winter with air defence missiles and fuel. Every democratic natio…

EU hails turning tide for Ukraine, yet membership path remains uncertain

EU member states applauded what they see as a favorable turn for Kyiv and agreed to extend sanctions against Russia. Despite efforts by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, he failed to persuade EU leaders to accelerate membership negotiations for his country.

Zelenskiy: Best way to guarantee Europe's future would be fast-track EU ...